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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 350, receipt number 0101-2866458 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Connor B., Rakeem D., Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Action Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Gleason, Daniel) (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/15/2010) (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 04/15/2010)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel by Connor B., Rakeem D., Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: Added MOTION to Appoint of Class Counsel on 4/15/2010 (Finn, Mary). Modified on 4/15/2010 (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 04/15/2010)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Marcia Robinson Lowry, Susan Lambiase, Sara Michelle Bartosz, Laurence D. Borten, and Kara Morrow Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number 0101-2866706 by Connor B., Rakeem D., Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Affidavit, # 4 Affidavit, # 5 Affidavit)(Gleason, Daniel) (Entered: 04/15/2010)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document 2 motion to certify class and motion for Appointment of Class Counsel. corrected because: To add the relief - Motion to Appoint Class Counsel and to delete the memorandum and affidavit that were attachments and to docket them individually. (Finn, Mary)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
PACER
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Connor B., Rakeem D., Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Marcia Robinson Lowry)(Finn, Mary) (Entered: 04/15/2010)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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Case Assigned to Judge Michael A Ponsor. Counsel are directed to the Court's Standing Orders re: Electronic Case Filing. Consent Form mailed to counsel. (Finn, Mary)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Marcia Robinson Lowry, Susan Lambiase, Sara Michelle Bartosz, Laurence D. Borten and Kara Morrow.. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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NOTICE issued to Attorney Kara Morrow, Laurence Borton, Marcia Robinson Lowry, Sara Michelle Bartosz, Susan Lambiase regarding mandatory registration and use with ECF in compliance with the Standing Order entered by Judge Ponsor and Magistrate Judge Neiman. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 04/15/2010)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
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Summons Issued as to Judyann Bigby, Angelo McClain, Deval L. Patrick issued by the Court. (Finn, Mary)
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April 15, 2010
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April 15, 2010
PACER
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6
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Deval L. Patrick served on 4/15/2010, answer due 5/6/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
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April 20, 2010
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April 20, 2010
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Judyann Bigby served on 4/15/2010, answer due 5/6/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
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April 20, 2010
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April 20, 2010
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8
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Angelo McClain served on 4/15/2010, answer due 5/6/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
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April 20, 2010
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April 20, 2010
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Deval L. Patrick served on 6/21/2010, answer due 7/12/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
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June 21, 2010
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June 21, 2010
PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Judyann Bigby served on 6/21/2010, answer due 7/12/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
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June 21, 2010
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June 21, 2010
PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed Angelo McClain served on 6/21/2010, answer due 7/12/2010. (Persky, Jonathan) (Finn, Mary). (Main Document 11 replaced on 6/22/2010) (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 06/21/2010)
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June 21, 2010
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June 21, 2010
PACER
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Reset Answer Deadlines for Angelo McClain - 7/9/2010. (Finn, Mary)
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
PACER
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Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document 11 summons as to Deft. Angelo McClain. corrected because: Correct summons replaced with the incorrect summons. Correct summons has a service date of 6/21/2010 and the incorrect summons had a service date of 6/18/2010. Deft. Angelo McClain's answer due to be reset back to 7/12/2010.
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
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Set/Reset Answer Deadlines for Angelo McClain - 7/12/2010. (The prior date of 7/09/2010 that was set was incorrect due to the Deft. was served on 6/21/2010) (Finn, Mary)
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert L. Quinan, Jr on behalf of Deval L. Patrick, Judyann Bigby and Angelo McClain. (Quinan, Robert) Modified on 6/30/2010 to add Judyann Bigby and Angelo McClain's names to the text. (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 06/29/2010)
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June 29, 2010
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June 29, 2010
PACER
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13
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MOTION for Extension of Time to August 20, 2010 to File Answer or Other Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Deval L. Patrick, Judy Ann Bigby and Angelo McClain .(Quinan, Robert) Modified on 6/30/2010 to add Judy Ann Bigby and Angelo McClain as filers. (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 06/29/2010)
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June 29, 2010
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June 29, 2010
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, Judyann Bigby answer due 8/20/2010; Angelo McClain answer due 8/20/2010; Deval L. Patrick answer due 8/20/2010. (Finn, Mary)
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June 30, 2010
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June 30, 2010
PACER
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14
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STIPULATION re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel ; Stipulation Concerning Initial Rule 23 Discovery and Defendants' Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification by All Parties, All Defendants, All Plaintiffs. (Quinan, Robert) (Entered: 07/02/2010)
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July 2, 2010
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July 2, 2010
PACER
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15
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STIPULATION and Proposed Order Governing the Treatment of Confidential Information by All Parties. (Quinan, Robert) (Entered: 08/03/2010)
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Aug. 3, 2010
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Aug. 3, 2010
PACER
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16
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NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Spector on behalf of All Defendants (Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/19/2010)
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Aug. 19, 2010
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Aug. 19, 2010
PACER
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17
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MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor by Deval L. Patrick.(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
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Aug. 20, 2010
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Aug. 20, 2010
PACER
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18
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MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by All Defendants.(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
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Aug. 20, 2010
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Aug. 20, 2010
PACER
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19
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by All Defendants.(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
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Aug. 20, 2010
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Aug. 20, 2010
PACER
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20
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: 2007 CFSR Report, # 2 Exhibit B: Program Improvement Plan, # 3 Legal Addendum: Court Rules)(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
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Aug. 20, 2010
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Aug. 20, 2010
PACER
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22
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Letter/request (non-motion) from Amy Spector, A.A.G. for Purpose of Filing Table of Authorities in Connection with Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss. (Spector, Amy) (Entered: 08/26/2010)
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Aug. 26, 2010
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Aug. 26, 2010
PACER
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Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 9/30/2010 to File Response/Reply as to 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by All Plaintiffs.(Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/31/2010)
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Aug. 31, 2010
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Aug. 31, 2010
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). Pltfs' Responses due by 9/30/2010. (Finn, Mary)
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Aug. 31, 2010
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Aug. 31, 2010
PACER
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ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6), 19 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel : Motion Hearing set for 11/23/2010 02:00 PM in Hampden Courtroom before Judge Michael A Ponsor. (Pelegano, Theresa)
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Sept. 13, 2010
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Sept. 13, 2010
PACER
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25
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by All Plaintiffs.(Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 09/30/2010)
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Sept. 30, 2010
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Sept. 30, 2010
PACER
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26
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 09/30/2010)
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Sept. 30, 2010
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Sept. 30, 2010
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ENDORSED ORDER entered granting 19 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document.; granting 25 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
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Oct. 14, 2010
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Oct. 14, 2010
PACER
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27
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 10/14/2010)
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Oct. 14, 2010
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Oct. 14, 2010
PACER
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28
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (Leave to File Granted 10/14/2010) filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2007 Review, # 2 Exhibit State Improvement Plan, # 3 Appendix Massachusetts Trial Court Rules, Uniform Rules for Permanency Hearings, # 4 Appendix Table of Authorities)(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 10/15/2010)
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Oct. 15, 2010
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Oct. 15, 2010
PACER
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29
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MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Reply Memorandum, # 2 DCF Policy #86-011)(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 11/03/2010)
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Nov. 3, 2010
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Nov. 3, 2010
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 29 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 4, 2010
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Nov. 4, 2010
PACER
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30
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Reply Memorandum in response to the Pltfs' oppositions to their 17, & 18 motions to dismiss filed by All Defendants. Reply Memorandum (Leave to File Granted on 11/4/10). (Attachments: # 1 DCF Policy # 86-011)(Spector, Amy) Modified on 11/5/2010 (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 11/05/2010)
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Nov. 5, 2010
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Nov. 5, 2010
PACER
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Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Text of document 30 - Reply memorandum. corrected because: Text corrected to reflect the document that is being filed - a reply memorandum, not a memorandum in support. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 5, 2010
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Nov. 5, 2010
PACER
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31
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Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Response to Document No. 4, by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Exhibit A to Defs' Class Cert Oppo (Walter Affidavit), # 3 Exhibit B to Defs' Class Cert Oppo (Killian Aff. w/ Pearson testimony), # 4 Exhibit C to Defs' Class Cert Oppo (Clauson depo trnscrpt excerpts), # 5 Exhibit D to Defs' Class Cert Oppo (Sullivan depo trnscrpt excerpts), # 6 Exhibit E to Defs' Class Cert Oppo (Ferreira Affidavit))(Quinan, Robert) (Entered: 11/09/2010)
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Nov. 9, 2010
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Nov. 9, 2010
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 31 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 10, 2010
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Nov. 10, 2010
PACER
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32
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Opposition re 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Walter Affidavit), # 2 Exhibit B (Killian Affidavit with Pearson depo testimony attached), # 3 Exhibit C (Clauson depo transcript excerpts), # 4 Exhibit D (Sullivan depo transcript excerpts), # 5 Exhibit E (Ferreira Affidavit))(Quinan, Robert) (Entered: 11/10/2010)
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Nov. 10, 2010
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Nov. 10, 2010
PACER
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ELECTRONIC NOTICE issued requesting courtesy copy for 32 Opposition to Motion and supporting exhibits. Counsel who filed this document are requested to submit a courtesy copy of this document (or documents) to the Clerk's Office by Tuesday, November 16, 2010. These documents must be clearly marked as a Courtesy Copy and reflect the document number assigned by CM/ECF. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 10, 2010
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Nov. 10, 2010
PACER
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33
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MOTION to Correct 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Motion to File Corrected Version of Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint) by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Corrected Version -- Reply Memorandum, # 2 DCF Policy # 86-011)(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 11/16/2010)
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Nov. 16, 2010
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Nov. 16, 2010
PACER
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34
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NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Brodin Nili on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Nili, Rachel) (Entered: 11/16/2010)
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Nov. 16, 2010
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Nov. 16, 2010
PACER
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35
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MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply Memorandum by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sur-Reply Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 11/16/2010)
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Nov. 16, 2010
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Nov. 16, 2010
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 33 Motion for leave to Correct Reply Memorandum; granting 35 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 17, 2010
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Nov. 17, 2010
PACER
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36
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REPLY to Response to 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor, 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (Corrected Version) filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 DCF Policy # 86-011)(Spector, Amy) (Entered: 11/17/2010)
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Nov. 17, 2010
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Nov. 17, 2010
PACER
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37
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MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Class Certification by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Reply Memorandum in Support of Class Certification, # 2 Affidavit of Sara Michelle Bartosz, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F)(Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 11/17/2010)
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Nov. 17, 2010
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Nov. 17, 2010
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 37 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. COURTESY COPY OF this document and the supporting exhibits is requested to be mailed to the Clerk's Office by Friday, November 18, 2010, if possible. Please note on the document that this is a courtesy copy. (Finn, Mary)
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Nov. 18, 2010
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Nov. 18, 2010
PACER
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38
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SUR-REPLY to Motion re 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (Leave to file granted on 11/17/2010) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 11/18/2010)
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Nov. 18, 2010
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Nov. 18, 2010
PACER
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39
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REPLY to Response to 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel (Leave to File Granted 11/18/10) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/18/2010)
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Nov. 18, 2010
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Nov. 18, 2010
PACER
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40
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AFFIDAVIT re 39 Reply to Response to Motion of Sara Bartosz by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Persky, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/18/2010)
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Nov. 18, 2010
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Nov. 18, 2010
PACER
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ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Michael A Ponsor: Motion Hearing held on 11/23/2010 re 17 MOTION to Dismiss As to the Governor filed by Deval L. Patrick, 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel 18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by All Defendants. Court takes matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086.)(Attorneys present: Lowry, Ryan, Barosz, Quinan, Spector) (Pelegano, Theresa)
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Nov. 23, 2010
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Nov. 23, 2010
PACER
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41
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Transcript of Motion Hearing held on November 23, 2010, before Judge Michael A. Ponsor. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086 Redaction Request due 12/28/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/7/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/7/2011. (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
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Dec. 7, 2010
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Dec. 7, 2010
PACER
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42
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NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, a copy of which is attached to this entry. (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
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Dec. 7, 2010
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Dec. 7, 2010
PACER
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43
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered. As follows: Defendant Patricks Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 17 ) and Defendants Motion to Dismiss(Dkt No. 18 ) are hereby DENIED in their entirety. Due to time constraints, the hearing on the Motions to Dismiss left inadequate time for argument regarding Plaintiffs pending Motion for Class Certification (Dkt. No. 2). The clerk will set a date for further argument on this motion. See the attached memo and order for complete details. (Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 01/04/2011)
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Jan. 4, 2011
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Jan. 4, 2011
RECAP
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ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 2 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel MOTION to Appoint Counsel : Motion Hearing set for 2/4/2011 09:30 AM in Hampden Courtroom before Judge Michael A Ponsor. (Pelegano, Theresa)
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Jan. 5, 2011
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Jan. 5, 2011
PACER
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44
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MOTION for Extension of Time to February 11, 2011 to File Answer by All Defendants.(Killian, Bryan) (Entered: 01/07/2011)
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Jan. 7, 2011
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Jan. 7, 2011
PACER
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45
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NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan G. Killian on behalf of All Defendants (Killian, Bryan) (Entered: 01/07/2011)
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Jan. 7, 2011
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Jan. 7, 2011
PACER
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Judge Michael A Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 44 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, Judyann Bigby answer due 2/11/2011; Angelo McClain answer due 2/11/2011; Deval L. Patrick answer due 2/11/2011. (Finn, Mary)
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Jan. 10, 2011
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Jan. 10, 2011
PACER
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ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Michael A Ponsor: Counsel appear for Motion Hearing held on 2/4/2011 re 2 Plaintiffs' MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel. Arguments heard. Matter taken under advisement with order to issue. (Court Reporter: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086.)(Attorneys present: Ryan, Bartosz, Lowry, Quinan, Spector) (Healy, Bethaney)
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Feb. 4, 2011
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Feb. 4, 2011
PACER
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46
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Transcript of Motion Hearing held on February 4, 2011, before Judge Michael A. Ponsor. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086 Redaction Request due 3/4/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/14/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/12/2011. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 02/11/2011)
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Feb. 11, 2011
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Feb. 11, 2011
PACER
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47
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NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, a copy of which is attached to this entry.. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 02/11/2011)
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Feb. 11, 2011
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Feb. 11, 2011
PACER
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48
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by All Defendants.(Tran, Liza) (Entered: 02/11/2011)
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Feb. 11, 2011
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Feb. 11, 2011
PACER
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49
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Judge Michael A. Ponsor: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered. As follows: Plaintiffs Motion to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel (Dkt No. 2 ) is hereby ALLOWED. This case is now referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman for a pretrial conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16. See the attached memo and order for complete details. (Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 02/28/2011)
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Feb. 28, 2011
RECAP
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Judge Michael A. Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman Referred for: Full Pretrial, No Dispositive Motions (ptn). Further information: for full pretrial case management, a rule 16 scheduling conference, no dispositve motions.(Lindsay, Maurice)
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Feb. 28, 2011
PACER
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50
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NOTICE of Scheduling Conference ISSUED, cc:cl. Scheduling Conference set for 3/30/2011 at 10:00 AM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman; joint statement and LR 16.1 cert by 3/24/11. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
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March 1, 2011
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March 1, 2011
PACER
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51
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JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by All Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16.1(D)(3) Cert - Connor B., # 2 Exhibit 16.1(D)(3) Cert - Adam S., # 3 Exhibit 16.1(D)(3) Cert - Camila R., # 4 Exhibit 16.1(D)(3) Cert - Andre S., # 5 Exhibit 16.1(D)(3) Cert - Rakeem D.)(Nili, Rachel) (Entered: 03/24/2011)
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March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011
PACER
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52
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CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Tran, Liza) (Entered: 03/24/2011)
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March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011
PACER
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53
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CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Tran, Liza) (Entered: 03/24/2011)
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March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011
PACER
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54
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CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Tran, Liza) (Entered: 03/24/2011)
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March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011
PACER
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ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: Scheduling Conference held on 3/30/2011. Scheduling order to issue. (Court Reporter: Digital Recording.) (Stuckenbruck, John)
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March 30, 2011
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March 30, 2011
PACER
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55
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CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Borten, Laurence) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
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March 30, 2011
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March 30, 2011
PACER
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56
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE pursuant to LR 5.2 by All Plaintiffs re 55 Certification pursuant to Local Rule 16.1. (Borten, Laurence) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
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March 30, 2011
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March 30, 2011
PACER
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57
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason B. Barshak on behalf of All Defendants (Barshak, Jason) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
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March 30, 2011
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March 30, 2011
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58
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NOTICE of Appearance by Liza J. Tran on behalf of All Defendants (Tran, Liza) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
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March 30, 2011
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March 30, 2011
PACER
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59
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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl. All fact discovery, including no more than 20 non-expert depos per side, compl by 3/30/12; Ps' expert discl by 5/15/12; Ds' expert discl by 6/29/12; expert depos compl by 7/31/12; Case Management Conference set for 8/3/2012 at 2:00 PM in Hampshire Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman; Ds' S/J motion due 8/24/11; Ps' opp to Ds' motion by 9/14/12, with Ds' reply by 9/21/12; hearing on any S/J motions set for 10/10/12 at 2:00 p.m. before District Judge Michael A. Ponsor; Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/28/2012 at 2:00 PM in Hampden Courtroom before District Judge Michael A. Ponsor; Jury Trial set for 1/7/2013 at 9:00 AM in Hampden Courtroom before District Judge Michael A. Ponsor. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
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April 4, 2011
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April 4, 2011
PACER
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60
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Judge Michael A. Ponsor: PROCEDURAL ORDER re pretrial/trial ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
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April 4, 2011
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April 4, 2011
PACER
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61
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey T. Collins on behalf of All Defendants (Collins, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/03/2011)
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May 3, 2011
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May 3, 2011
PACER
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62
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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Judyann Bigby, Angelo McClain, Deval L. Patrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Protective Order)(Tran, Liza) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
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June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011
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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 62 Motion for Protective Order. Order to issue. (Neiman, Kenneth)
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
PACER
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63
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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ORDER entered. PROTECTIVE ORDER entered.(Finn, Mary) (Entered: 06/17/2011)
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
PACER
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64
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Assented to MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER APPOINTING NEXT FRIENDS by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bartosz, Sara) (Entered: 07/01/2011)
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July 1, 2011
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July 1, 2011
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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 64 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion For Entry of Order Appointing Next Friends. Order to enter. (Neiman, Kenneth)
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July 5, 2011
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July 5, 2011
PACER
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65
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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman: ORDER Appointing Next Friend, ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
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July 7, 2011
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July 7, 2011
PACER
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66
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MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class by All Defendants. (Quinan, Robert) Modified on 9/7/2011 to delete the memorandum that was an attachment and to docket it separately (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 09/06/2011)
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Sept. 6, 2011
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Sept. 6, 2011
PACER
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67
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MOTION to Stay Discovery pending ruling re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of James Dehnke in Support of Defendants' Motion to Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending a Ruling on their Motion to Decertify the Plaintiff Class)(Quinan, Robert) Modified on 9/7/2011 to correct the text. (Finn, Mary). (Main Document 67 replaced on 9/7/2011 with correct signed main document) (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 09/06/2011)
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Sept. 6, 2011
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Sept. 6, 2011
PACER
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68
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class filed by All Defendants. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 09/07/2011)
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Sept. 6, 2011
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Sept. 6, 2011
PACER
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69
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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance of Susan Lambiase filed. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 09/15/2011)
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Sept. 15, 2011
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Sept. 15, 2011
PACER
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70
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class filed by Connor B., Rakeem D., All Plaintiffs, Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Nili, Rachel) (Entered: 09/21/2011)
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Sept. 21, 2011
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Sept. 21, 2011
PACER
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71
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Opposition re 67 MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery filed by Connor B., Rakeem D., All Plaintiffs, Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Borten, Laurence) (Entered: 09/21/2011)
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Sept. 21, 2011
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Sept. 21, 2011
PACER
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ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class, 67 MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) : Motion Hearing set for 10/12/2011 12:00 PM in Hampden Courtroom before Judge Michael A. Ponsor. (Pelegano, Theresa)
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Oct. 3, 2011
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Oct. 3, 2011
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ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Michael A. Ponsor: Motion Hearing held on 10/12/2011 re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class filed by All Defendants, 67 MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) MOTION to Stay re 66 MOTION for Order to to Decertify the Plaintiff Class (Stay Class-Based Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Decertify) filed by All Defendants. Order to issue.(Court Reporter: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086.)(Attorneys present: Gleason, Lowry,Quinan, Tran) (Pelegano, Theresa)
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Oct. 12, 2011
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Oct. 12, 2011
PACER
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72
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Transcript of Motion Hearing held on October 12, 2011, before Judge Michael A. Ponsor. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Alice Moran at 413-731-0086 Redaction Request due 11/8/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/17/2012. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 10/18/2011)
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Oct. 18, 2011
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Oct. 18, 2011
PACER
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73
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NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, a copy of which is attached to this entry.. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 10/18/2011)
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Oct. 18, 2011
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Oct. 18, 2011
PACER
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74
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jessica Elyse Polansky Filing fee: $ 50, receipt number 0101-3635203 by Connor B., Rakeem D., Camila R., Adam S., Andre S., Seth T.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Jessica Elyse Polansky)(Nili, Rachel) (Entered: 10/20/2011)
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Oct. 20, 2011
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Oct. 20, 2011
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Judge Michael A. Ponsor: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 74 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jessica Elyse Polansky. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. (Finn, Mary)
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Oct. 20, 2011
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Oct. 20, 2011
PACER
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